Quick Blackberry Coulis

A wonderful, uncooked, fruit puree made with ripe blackberries. Serve over ice cream, as a syrup, or even with yogurt!

Step: 1

Rinse and drain blackberries. Place into a bowl. Add sugar and mix well. Let sit for 30 minutes to allow sugar to draw out blackberry juice.

Step: 2

Mix in lemon juice and begin to mash berries. Mash by hand with a fork or potato ricer, or puree in a food processor. If desired, strain through a fine mesh sieve to remove seeds. Serve warm or cold.

Per Serving: 43 calories; protein 0.6g; carbohydrates 10.3g; fat 0.2g; sodium 0.4mg.

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